Te Rawhitiroa Bosch, right, canceled his trip to the U.S. due to concerns that his moko mataora (Maori face tattoos for men) ...

During the fiery debate over the MPs’ fate on Thursday, New Zealand’s acting prime minister Winston Peters - himself a Maori - was forced to apologise for deriding Mr Waititi’s face tattoo ...

With clients of different Polynesian backgrounds coming through the doors of her shop, Kaho’ohanohano consistently sharpens her education on different styles of Polynesian tattoos.

Alien Weaponry are all set to kick off their tour with Kerry King tonight (January 15th), but that’s not the only exciting news coming from the New Zealand groove-metal trio today. After teasing ...

What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

The Maori people of New Zealand have a rich and vibrant culture, deeply rooted in traditions that have been passed down through generations. From the significance of their tattoos to the powerful haka ...

Unlike the modern fashion of body art, traditional Polynesian tattoos were a powerful means of communication and expression.

The state's tattoo industry is thriving as Asian Americans seek a reconnection with their ancestral heritage through this skin-deep art form.

Guy Pearce described the tattoos he got filming "The Convert," in theaters and video-on-demand Friday, in New Zealand and discussed the sequel to "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." ...

Based on the article on BuzzFeed, I do not think non-Polynesians should get Polynesian tattoos. The author provides compelling reasons why these tattoos hold deep cultural and ancestral significance ...

There’s a new, original voice in the world of poetry. Indigenous New Zealander Tayi Tibble’s poems about what it means to be a young Māori woman have resonated with audiences far beyond her ...